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The Best Cafés in France

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59 cafés and coffeehouses ranked highest on Falstaff's 100-point scale in France. All information including address and phone number.
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Perhaps the best, but certainly the prettiest brunch café in the city is tucked away in a side street in the old town. Breakfast brioche bun burgers and blueberry pancakes - with "Chantilly au mascarpone" - are to die for.

31 Rue Benoît Bunico, 06300 Nice, France

This very popular brunch spot is all about the best time of the day: sweet idleness. Favourites on the menu, which is bursting with sumptuous delicacies: truffle croq, prawn bao with yuzumayo, French toast with almond brittle. Make a reservation? Yes.

10 Rue Lascaris, 06300 Nice, France

You could sit on the pretty street terrace of this lovingly run corner café for hours. Perhaps it's because of the excellent coffee brewed on a La Marzocco, the delicious tartines or the many delicious homemade cakes.

34 Rue Pairolière, 06300 Nice, France

Here you will find the best (specialty) coffee in town on two floors plus a street terrace, as well as an excellent matcha latte, freshly blended smoothies, homemade cookies and cakes and a good selection of tartines, sandwiches and bowls.

39 Rue Gioffredo, 06000 Nice, France

Cute little café with sunny outdoor seating and third-wave coffee specialties near the Basilica of the Assumption. In addition to classics such as espresso, cappuccino and latte, there is also very good filter coffee from the Chemex and various gimmicks.

2 Rue de Suisse, 06000 Nice, France

Lovingly run sourdough organic bakery in the heart of the old town with artisan bread, brioche, Viennoiserie and more. There is a small café next to the shop where you can have breakfast, brunch, lunch and coffee.

4 Rue Jules Gilly, 06300 Nice, France

With a pâtisserie and two coffee shops, "the boys" enrich Nice with homemade cakes, pain perdu, lovingly and high-quality sandwiches and bagels as well as crisp, colourful bowls and salads. The service is friendly, the vintage furnishings individualistic.

1 Rue Niépce, 06000 Nice, France

The café is flooded with light thanks to its glazed gabled roof and has a pretty roof terrace. The cake display case is stacked with sweet treats, which are complemented by egg dishes, burgers, tartines, sweet and savoury pancakes, fresh juices and coffee.

16 Rue Colonna d'Istria, 06300 Nice, France

This small café chain with a wide variety of cupcakes, muffins, cakes and cookies inspired by American baking culture, as well as milkshakes, smoothies, bagels and salads, has a large fan base. Brunch is also very popular.

1 Rue de la Préfecture, 06300 Nice, France

Casual cuisine inspired by Joël Robuchon: daily coffee, pastries, fresh salads, hot dishes and sandwiches. "Le Deli Robuchon" offers a selection of wines, teas, cheeses and handmade breads. Enjoy on the spot or on the go.

3 Avenue Saint-Laurent, 98000 Monaco, France

In the elegant 1st arrondissement, the café offers exquisite French cuisine with a view of the Place de la Concorde. It combines old charm and modern style. It serves a typical Parisian breakfast, a gourmet lunch and refined aperitifs.

2 Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris, France

If you are looking for a little refreshment in the labyrinth of alleyways in the old town, you will find it here. Croissants and pastries are made in-house, the walls are countered in colourful wallpaper and black and white photos. The furnishings are homemade.

5BIS Rue Sainte-Réparate, 06300 Nice, France

Café Kitsuné combines the beauty of small, cosy cafés with modern style. Here you can enjoy aromatic coffee with chocolate and hazelnut notes. Several locations. The pastry chef changes every month at "Café Kitsuné Louvre".

51 Galerie de Montpensier, 75001 Paris, France

The "Noir" café chain in Paris offers a stylish atmosphere with an international clientele. Guests enjoy home-roasted coffee and delicious snacks such as financiers and cookies. Ideal for a short coffee break.

8 Rue Saint-Florentin, 75001 Paris, France

In spring 2024, "Café Le Jardin du Petit Palais" was renamed "Café 1902" of the year in which the Petit Palais became a museum. It offers an elegant atmosphere, a garden and a terrace overlooking tranquil ponds.

2 Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris, France

Carette is a charming café in Paris on the Trocadéro. It serves delicious cakes and creative macarons. With outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi, it is a popular place for sweet treats and relaxed moments. Known by many influencers.

4 Jardins du Trocadéro, 75116 Paris, France

Trendy and cosmopolitan, "Partisan" in Paris attracts many visitors. There are two types of coffee here: lighter new wave and darker Italian roasts. The food is also popular, especially the carrot cake and banana bread.

36 Rue de Turbigo, 75003 Paris, France
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The "Café Carrousel" is located in the centre of Paris under the Rue de Rivoli arcades. Whether on the terrace, at the bar or inside - it serves French cuisine such as beef bourguignon, escargots and onion soup as well as croissants and crêpes.

194 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

The "Café de Flore" next to Les Deux Magots is a legendary café in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. This is where you meet stars and locals. Famous for its hot chocolate, it awards the Prix de Flore to young writers every year.

172 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France

Rue Caisserie 9, 13002 Marseille, France